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The Reef Resort

219 Lake Terrace | Town Center, Taupo, New Zealand
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The Reef Resort
Ranked #8 of 73 hotels in Taupo
4.5 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
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Toowoomba
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Couldn't fault our studio room. Spacious, spotlessly clean, well-equipped. Fantastic uninterruped view across Lake Taupo, even from the spa bath. Friendly, helpful manager. Very quiet, could walk along lake front from in front of the resort. Would stay again and will recommend to friends and family. More

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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We stayed two nights in room 11 (lakefront). Excellent location, nicely appointed room (very comfy bed) with a spa bath that opens up to the room and view. Wi-fi was $5 for 50mb which was very reasonable. The pool and spa area are lovely, and it is great to have easy car parking right outside the door. The owners Bryan... More

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manawatu
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11 reviews 11 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Made a last minute booking over the phone. The room we had was next to the pool with a really big lounge/kitchen, flat screen tv, huge comfy bed in the bedroom and a deep spa bath in the bathroom which was fantastic after a day up Tongariro. I would definately stay at The Reef Resort again, it is a cosy... More

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San Diego, California
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179 reviews 179 reviews
Reviews in 140 cities Reviews in 140 cities
280 helpful votes 280 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Here is the summary up front for the Reef Resort upstairs luxury studio #11: absolute Taupo Lake front, absolutely beautifully furnished, absolutely magnificent view across the lake to snow covered volcanoes of Tongariro Natl. Park, absolutely spotless and pristine, absolutely comfortable and quiet, easily the nicest accommodation we found on our road trip through New Zealand. Welcomed by Bryan, the... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Probably the best room and view that I have ever stayed at in all my years of travelling.Huge room with king size bed overlooking Lake Taupo and with a studio kitchen if needed. Breakfast was delivered evening before so no waiting in morning.The hosts were excellent and tended to all our needs including pointing out an excellent fishing guide Fishy... More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Lovely little hotel with great view of the lake. Unfortunately we only stayed one night as we were just passing through but I would love to come back and spend more time here. The only down side was that we didn't get a room with a view - but we did only show up last minute and thats all they... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

What a beautiful place to stay for a few days. We love it so much that we have stayed about 6 times over the years on holiday from the UK. Stayed in a luxury studio on the 3rd floor. Views to the lake and mountains are stunning. Rooms are very very comfortable. Lovely pool plus hot pool. The owners Keren... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

My husband and I stayed in a very comfortable room with a balcony overlooking the lake. The rooms are exceptionally clean and are located right at the waters edge, a short walk to the main town centre. Highly recommended. More

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Cotswolds
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We had a lake view third floor room, which looked over a couple of buildings in front so I guess lower rooms might not stand a chance of the view. But unlike some hotels where it's all about the view, this one was substantially about a clean, comfortable, well equipped, good sized, light and airy room with just about everything... More

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Brisbane
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Arrived into Taupo with nothing booked, drove past this resort and pulled in. First impressions were great, so stopped for two nights. Great value for money, terrific room really big, comfy bed, very usable kitchen and huge balconly with views across the pool to the lake. We found it a nice stroll into town along the lake, about 10-15mins. Only... More

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Address: 219 Lake Terrace | Town Center, Taupo, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM355 - 367

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